Top Family Lawyers in richmond | 47 available

47 Family lawyers are available in richmond, Virginia, including Andrew Wood, Barbara Picard, Brandy Poss, and Carly Jehlen. These lawyers are rated between 3.9/5 to 4.3/5 and 55% provide free consultation.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Andrew Wood

Firm: Law Office of Wood & Wood, P.C.
1801 Libbie Avenue, Suite 102 , Richmond , Virginia 23226
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Business, Real Estate, State & Local Law
Andrew Beynton Carlson Wood was born and raised in Richmond, while also spending considerable time in Northumberland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, where his mother was born and raised.  Andrew grew up in a household of practicing lawyers.  His father, Andrew W. Wood, began practicing law in 1967, and formed The Law Office of Wood & Wood, P.C. with his mother, Cheryl Carlson Wood, in 1981.. Andrew received his B.A. from the University of the South - Sewanee and his J.D. from the University of Richmond.  Prior to attending law school, he was an intern for Congressman Eric Cantor and volunteered with the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.  During law school, he gained valuable courtroom experience as an intern with the Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases in Circuit Court and General District Court.. Areas Served:  City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Buckingham County, Cumberland County, Powhatan County, Dinwiddie County, Amelia County, Nottoway County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County, Greensville County, City of Emporia, Southampton County, Sussex County, Surry County, Prince George County, City of Petersburg, City of Colonial Heights, Charles City County, James City County, New Kent County, King William County, King and Queen County, Middlesex County, Gloucester County, Mathews County, Caroline County, Essex County, Westmoreland County, Richmond County, Lancaster County, and Northumberland County.
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“ne who is facing a legal issue and who is in need of professional personalized services.”
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“I endorse this lawyer. A credit to the profession. Knows the law, treats his clients as they want to be treated, and ready to try a case if necessary.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Fredrick Kaufman

Firm: Fredrick S. Kaufman, Esq.
7826 Shrader Road , Richmond , Virginia 23294
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Jamie Sexton

Firm: Jamie B Sexton, Plc
505 E Main St , Richmond , Virginia 23219
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Medicare and Medicaid, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
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“I endorse Jamie. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jacqueline Reiner

Firm: JACQUELINE M. REINER, PLLC
5600 Grove Avenue , Richmond , Virginia 23226
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Employment, Contracts
Jacqueline M. Reiner is an experienced trial attorney and fierce advocate on behalf of her clients. In addition to defending all levels of felonies, misdemeanors and traffic offenses in the federal and state courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, a significant portion of Ms. Reiner’s practice concentrates on counseling clients in matters relating to family law and litigating divorce, support and custody cases.. Ms. Reiner’s practice also focuses on complex civil and commercial litigation; including Virginia Consumer Protection Act, construction/design professional, personal injury, employment and contract disputes.  Ms. Reiner defends individuals convicted of violent sex offenses and for whom the Commonwealth seeks to involuntarily civilly commit through the Sexually Violent Predator Act set forth in the Virginia Code.  She has participated in thousands of jury and bench trials, motions hearings, mediations, and arbitrations to verdict.. Ms. Reiner is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she earned honors in Political Science, and the University of Richmond School of Law, where she received the Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association’s Award for Excellence in Advocacy. Immediately following law school Ms. Reiner served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond. In that capacity she prosecuted cases including murders, complex narcotics matters; rapes, robberies, and other violent crimes; as well as all other criminal offenses from DUIs to capital murders.. Ms. Reiner is admitted to practice before all state courts in Virginia and New York and the Federal Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. From 2007 through 2012 she was honored yearly as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite and a Rising Star in the legal community by Richmond Magazine.
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“roof in which there wasn't any . She's very smart and skilled and has amazing tactics she truly care”
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“Jacqueline is a tireless & professional advocate for her clients. I gladly endorse her!”
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“I highly recommend anyone that needs an attorney that will take their case serious and really fight for them to retain Jacqueline. She did an incredible job with my case. I went fr…”
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Jacob Smith

Firm: Whitbeck Bennett, PLLC
8003 Franklin Farms Dr. , Richmond , Virginia 23229
Practice Areas: Family
As a team we are the most willing to discuss fair and reasonable settlements, but we are also the last to back down from what we believe is the best solution.
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“Jacob is intelligently aggressive in his representation of clients. I endorse this attorney.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Irene Delcamp

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, PC
Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23225
Practice Areas: Family
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“ally arise, I still seek her counsel when necessary. I highly recommend working with Irene as your a”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Harris Leiner

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, PC
6806 Paragon Place , Richmond , Virginia 23230
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I have been in practice since 2001 and I have always focused on domestic relations law.
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“Not a very good communicator, not very organized and doesn't seem culturally knowledgeable.”
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“Mr. Leiner is a top-notch lawyer. I endorse him.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Gregory Sheldon

Firm: Bain Sheldon, P.L.C.
Three Chopt Road , Richmond , Virginia 23229
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“Mr. Sheldon has been such a blessing. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and very good at his job. He”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“Greg Sheldon was NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. Totally unreachable. His poor receptionist and one clueless co-worker had to face the heat after countless phone calls and awkward office visi…”
— Thiago Silva
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Gary Berdeen

Firm: Gary Berdeen
3900 Westerre Parkway , Richmond , Virginia 23233
Practice Areas: Civil , Insurance , Family, Family, Family
Gary has been practicing law for over fifteen years. He began at a large firm representing Fortune 500 companies in civil litigation and individuals in family law matters. He has since represented clients in complex matters pending in state and federal courts throughout the nation, including breach of contract, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death and insurance coverage/bad faith disputes. He also has substantial experience representing clients in family law matters, including divorce, property distribution, support and custody.. He is admitted to practice before all Virginia state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Western District of Virginia, and the Southern District of Indiana, and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Seventh Circuit, and Ninth Circuit.
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“expected timelines from start to finish of the case. Similarly, he provided realistic and unbiased s”
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“I highly endorse Gary. We have worked on numerous complex matters together. Gary is exceedingly intelligent and diligent. He has always exercised extremely sound judgment. In fact,…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Erik Baines

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, PC
7401 Beaufont Springs Drive , Richmond , Virginia 23225
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Administrative Law
Outside of the practice of law, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, and spending time with my wife and children.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Barbara Picard

Firm: Picard Rowe & Rosen, PC
8310 Midlothian Turnpike , Richmond , Virginia 23235
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Collections, Divorce, Family , Real Estate , Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
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“o freebies following a paid consultation. Am I suppose to know every question following the consult?”
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“I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent divorce lawyer and a tireless advocate for her clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Edward Barnes

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
Boulders VI - Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23225
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family , Trusts, Wills, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
Edward D. Barnes is Founder & President of Barnes & Diehl, P.C., who has a tradition of experience and devotion to Family Law. In 2008, he received the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a Fellow of theAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Chicago). He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been Virginia Legal Elite list published by Virginia Business Magazine. Richmond Business Magazine named him "Top Family Lawyer in the City of Richmond and the Region" in 2001.
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“former wife remarried, I contacted Mr. Ed Barnes to help me with the change of circumstance, and to”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Ed is a great lawyer and will get you the results you want!”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Dawn South

Firm: DeBoerSouth, PLLC
1802 Bayberry Ct Ste 403 , Richmond , Virginia 23060
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Domestic Violence, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Family, Family, Family
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“in awe of her in action. Not only is Dawn South an extraordinary litigator and tenacious advocate b”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Craig Sampson

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
Boulders VI -Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23225
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Arbitration & Mediation, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
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“Craig came highly recommended to us by a well respected judge. Craig is a seasoned professional with”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Christopher Macturk

Firm: Evolution Divorce & Family Law, PLLC
1500 Forest Avenue , Richmond , Virginia 23229
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Divorce is one of the most disruptive and emotional life events, requiring careful decision-making.When you are desperate and confused, we are here to help you find the answers you need. We understand how essential it is to have strong representation and expert guidance you can trust. The last thing you want is to feel like your needs aren’t being addressed during your divorce. Practicing law since 1996, Chris Macturk opened Evolution Divorce in 2017 to help people carefully navigate the process and pricing of divorce. Our goal is to help you safely maneuver the chaos of divorce so you can evolve into a more stable stage of your life.. Chris Macturk - FOUNDING ATTORNEYAn accomplished Richmond divorce and family lawyer, Chris Macturk wanted to change how he priced his services in a way that offered a closer, transparent, and unfettered working relationship with his clients. Often hearing complaints about the uncertainties and anxieties presented by hourly billing, he decided to change his business model and open a firm offering Pre-Agreed Pricing. Evolution was born. Chris has guided hundreds of individuals through separations, divorces and disputes over children and support. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Chris is also past President of both the Henrico County Bar Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association. He is an active member of the Virginia Bar Association, having served as the Chair of its Domestic Relations Section (2021-2022) and the City of Richmond Bar Association, having served as the chairperson of its Pro Bono Committee and a member of the Judicial Committee and the Administration of Justice Committee.
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“If you want an Attorney who will needlessly run up a huge bill and fail to get ANY results then Macturk is the right choice. This attorney is intimid...a Child Custody clientI had …”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Bradshaw

Firm: The Bradshaw Law Group
7 East Franklin Street , Richmond , Virginia 23219
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Christopher Bradshaw has worked at several government agencies, including the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Richmond Public Defender’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General.  Drawing upon this experience, and having tried literally hundreds of cases to judges and juries alike, he has excelled as a trial lawyer.  By coupling his aggressive approach to pretrial motions with his prowess in the courtroom, Bradshaw proudly boasts a long record of favorable outcomes for his clients.
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“finitely recommend him!”
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“I have worked with Chris for years and have shared co-defendants with him on numerous occasions, and am always impressed with his knowledge of the law, preparedness, and how well h…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Charles Powers

Firm: Batzli Stiles Butler, PC
3957 Westerre Parkway , Richmond , Virginia 23233
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Family, Family
Mr. Powers has devoted his practice to family law for his entire career.  Mr. Powers sits on the Board of Governors for the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has served as President of the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association.  He is also listed in "The Best Lawyers in America".  He has presented numerous seminars to bar associations and other professional groups and has been appointed by local courts to serve as a Commissioner in Chancery and Judge Pro Tempore. He holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV rating.  Mr. Powers lives with his wife in Church Hill in Richmond.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Carly Jehlen

Firm: Melone Hatley P.C.
1801 Bayberry Court , Richmond , Virginia 23226
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family, Family, Family, Family
I graduated from University of South Florida with two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in English Literature, and the other in Interdisciplinary Social Science.  My original thesis was accepted in 2006 entitled, "The Role of the Mitigation Expert for the Defense in the Penalty Phase of Capital Sentencing." Additionally, my honors thesis was accepted in 2006 entitled, "Deep in the Forest There Lies a Green Room:  An Examination of Audience Engagement in Three of Shakespeare’s Festive Comedies and Romances."  I am a long term resident of Northern Virginia, and returned to the area to complete my graduate study at George Mason University School of Law, where I participated in the American Consitutional Society.. I joined the McGlone Law Firm as an associate in 2011, and became partner in the Fall of 2014, changing the firm name to that of McGlone & Jehlen.  I then joined Surovell Isaacs & Levy, PLC to expand my criminal practice and begin learning how to work on domestic law cases. I practice in traffic and criminal defense litigation, specializing in DUI/DWI defense and Reckless Driving defense.. I was a proud partner at Blanch & Hart PLLC (f/k/a Zinicola Blanch Overand & Hart PLLC) which served a wide variety of criminal defense issues including bench trials, jury trials, and appelate work.  I also work the crossover cases into domestic violence and family law for both victim's representation and those falsely accused of domestic violence.  I worked on protective orders, custody, and divorce.. Since moving to the Richmond area with my family, I have joined the firm of Melone Hatley specializing in family law with cross over areras of juvenile, criminal, and protective order cases. I travel within Chesterfield, Henrico, and the Metro-Richmond Area.. In addition to my work at the firm, I offer my services to the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, the Hope for the Warrior Project, and Legal Services of Northern Virginia as a pro bono attorney for victims of domestic assault pusuing protective orders.  I believe in the protection of constitutional rights for every individual, and the protection of civil liberties for all.. Finally, I support our troops at home and abroad.
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“Carly knows the ins and outs of the courthouse like the back of her hand. When I recently sought a colleague to appear on my client's behalf for an unchangeable scheduling hearing …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Brandy Poss

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
Boulders VI - Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23225
Practice Areas: Child Support, Family , Family, Family, Family
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“I endorse this lawyer. She is a strong advocate for her clients and is incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of family law.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.3 out of 5

Jennifer Crossland

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
Boulders VI , Richmond , Virginia 23225
Practice Areas: Family , Family, Family, Family
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“I went through one of the most difficult divorce cases ever with opposing lawyers attacking at every turn. Jennifer was able to keep me calm and focus...DavidJennifer works really …”
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